Training

The Associated Press - Mon November 13, 2017

State Construction Industry Leaders Start Program to Attract Workers

Minnesota construction industry leaders have launched a campaign to draw more people into the field as the industry is facing a workers shortage. Project Build Minnesota has a website that offers resources regarding career opportunities and training programs, Minnesota Public Radio reported....

Megan Wild - Mon October 23, 2017

Supporting Trade Programs: How Companies Can Help 

Labor in the construction industry is still an issue. Even though the sector is growing, the shortage of workers – especially skilled workers – continues to cause significant problems. The U.S....

Emily Buenzle - Thu August 10, 2017

Maine College Launches Construction Institute

In an effort to help Maine's construction industry connect with qualified workers, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has announced that its new Construction Institute will be ready for students this fall....

Emily Buenzle - Thu August 10, 2017

City Takes New Tactic in Confiscating Fake OSHA Training Cards

An undercover investigation conducted by the NBC 4 New York I-Team and Telemundo 47 has revealed fake safety training cards on the black market. While workers must, by law, complete 10 hours of OSHA-approved safety training, carrying the card to prove that they have doesn't come cheaply: Training can cost anywhere between $150 and $300, NBC 4 reported....

Mon July 17, 2017

OSHA: Training Grant Funding Available for Health, Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced July 14 the availability of $10.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to fund training and education for workers and employers to help them identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards....

CM Labs Simulations - Wed April 05, 2017

CM Labs Simulations Joins John Deere Supply Base

CM Labs Simulations has been chosen to supply simulation-based construction equipment training software to John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. “We're excited to be working with John Deere in the development of their next-generation of market-leading training simulators,” said Arnold Free, CM Labs Simulations' chief commercial officer....